Utrecht
Why go?
See & do
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Botanical gardensThe Oude Hortus
Hidden in the centre of Utrecht is the Oude Hortus, the former botanical garden of Utrecht University.
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CanalsBoat excursions in Utrecht
Jump on board for a boat excursion and take in Utrecht from the water.
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ArchitectureRietveld Schröder House
An architectonic highlight by Gerrit Rietveld.
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Sights to seeDom Tower
The church tower that watches over Utrecht.
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MuseumsBetje Boerhave Museum
Explore Betje Boerhave’s grocery store.
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Things to doTrajectum Lumen
The light art route that illuminates Utrecht.
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Kids museumsSonnenborgh Museum & Observatory
Count the stars in Utrecht—literally. At Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory, you can learn all about astronomy and view the heavens through five telescopes.
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Sights to seeCanals of Utrecht
Explore Utrecht from the water.
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Castles Utrecht castle tour Add to itinerary
Eating & drinking
In the bustling inner city of Utrecht, there are countless shops, cafés and restaurants jostling for space. Perfect if you want to go for dinner and drinks after a shopping spree. Many restaurants and terraces overlook the canals. The canals in Utrecht with their old wharf cellars are a real attraction.
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Cafés and terraces in Utrecht
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Where to stay
Seven amazing Utrecht hotels
Utrecht’s hotels are unique. Stay in an old courthouse, hospital, a castle or escape into nature.
Events in Utrecht
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Follow in Rietveld’s footsteps in Utrecht
Discover unique UNESCO World Heritage sites and other De Stijl icons in Utrecht.
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Utrecht has some superb shopping to offer. A broad variety of shops and boutiques lines the canals and streets in the inner city. The city centre is small enough to explore on foot but big enough to entertain you for days with art and culture. The Rietveld Schröder Huis, Dick Bruna Huis, Catharijneconvent, Centraal Museum and Museum Speelklok are just a few of the many extraordinary places to visit. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, go for a walk in the Wilhelminapark, Lepelenburg park and botanical gardens. Or simply go for a stroll along the canals embracing the city centre.
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Transport in Utrecht
By public transport
Utrecht is a road and public transport junction. City buses and trams will take you anywhere you want to go. Or travel like a real Dutchie and rent an OV bicycle.
By car
There is an environmental zone in the city center. Park your car at a Park & Ride location on the edge of the city and continue your trip by public transport.
Transport in Holland
Distances within Holland are easily bridged. Any location you might want to visit can be reached within three hours. The train, bus and tram will taken you pretty much anywhere you want to go. You can also explore Holland by bicycle. With over 32,000 kilometers worth of bicycle paths, Holland is a real cycling country with many fantastic cycling routes.
